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DU62 EFY

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,577 mi
Last recorded87,577 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 EFY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,987 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,272 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,940 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 81,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 74,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,837 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,090 miles

Emission result K=0.01 1/m.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 41,090 miles

Emission result K=0.01 1/m.

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,007 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,338 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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DU62 EFY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU62 EFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU62 EFY registered?

DU62 EFY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 15 October 2012.

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